Beverage Industry articles from May 2004

Beverage Industry archives from May 2004

A global perspective.(Beverage Beat)(Brewing Industry International Awards)
May 1, 2004... I recently had the privilege of attending the judging of the Brewing Industry International Awards in London. In addition to learning more about beer, I heard a lot about the way the beer industry is changing worldwide. The Brewing...

Sneak peek.(Beverage Beat)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... JUNE The Top 100 beverage companies Category focus--Spirits Convenience store marketing Beverage R&D--Color technology JULY State of the industry report P.O.P. marketing New flavor trends Packaging...

Rockies Brewing Co.(expanding distribution)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Rockies Brewing Co., Boulder, Colo., is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by expanding its distribution to New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The East Coast will now get a chance to try the company's Hazed &...

Golden State Vintners.(acquisitions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Golden State Vintners last month settled a heated takeover battle by agreeing to a $111-million acquisition by The Wine Group.

Starbucks.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The high price of milk might force Starbucks to implement its first system-wide price hike in four years, the company's Chief Executive Officer Orin Smith told Reuters last month. For now, the company plans to absorb the cost increases, but...

PepsiCo has extended its partnership with the National Football League through the 2011 season.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... PepsiCo has extended its partnership with the National Football League through the 2011 season. PepsiCo will become an advertiser on the NFL Network, increase media spending on game telecasts, and continue to promote NFL calendar events. ...

The Gambrinus Co., San Antonio, Texas, and Trumer Brauerei, Obertrum, Austria, recently announced the creation of Trumer International, and Gambrinus has begun distributing Trumer Pils in South Carolina.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Gambrinus Co., San Antonio, Texas, and Trumer Brauerei, Obertrum, Austria, recently announced the creation of Trumer International, and Gambrinus has begun distributing Trumer Pils in South Carolina. The companies will develop a dedicated...

Cott Corp.(Gerald N. Pencer Award for Excellence in Innovation)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... During its recent shareholders meeting, Cott Corp. awarded its sixth annual Gerald N. Pencer Award for Excellence in Innovation to its Bentonville and Sikeston teams for the launch of the Kid Connection line of products for Wal-Mart. The...

Coca-Cola taps Isdell as new CEO.(Industry Issues )(E. Neville Isdell appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Coca-Cola Co. has ended the intense speculation over who will take over Chairman Doug Daft's post by naming E. Neville Isdell chairman and chief executive officer elect. Isdell, who hails from Ireland, has a long history with the...

Diageo finds new U.S. base.(Industry Issues)(new office)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Diageo has announced plans to consolidate its offices in Stamford, Conn., and White Plains, N.Y., to a new U.S. headquarters in Norwalk, Conn. The new offices offer 270,000 square feet of space for employees, and is expected to be complete...

Warsteiner Importers Agency.(People)(Dave Gronostaj, Jon Simon and Tom Griffith appointed )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Dave Gronostaj has been named president of Warsteiner Importers Agency's U.S. operations, based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company also has named Jon Simon vice president of sales and Tom Griffith vice president of finance.

The Coca-Cola Co.(People)(Donald Knauss appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, has selected Donald Knauss as executive vice president.

Keith Reimer has been named president and chief executive officer of Pepsi Bottling Ventures, a joint venture between Suntory International and PepsiCo.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Keith Reimer has been named president and chief executive officer of Pepsi Bottling Ventures, a joint venture between Suntory International and PepsiCo. He succeeds Rick Poillon who is retiring from the company. Tracey Doucette will take...

Coca-Cola Enterprises.(People)(Guy Thomas and David Katz appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Coca-Cola Enterprises, Atlanta, has named Guy Thomas vice president of U.S. sales operations, and David Katz vice president of operations planning and development.

Cascadia Consulting Group.(People)(Bill Sipper appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bill Sipper has joined Cascadia Consulting Group, Ramsey, N.J., focusing on the company's training and development business.

Albert Marti, vice president of key accounts at National Distributing Co., Atlanta, retired from the company last month.(People)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Albert Marti, vice president of key accounts at National Distributing Co., Atlanta, retired from the company last month. Marti had worked with National Distributing since 1980.

The Beer Institute.(People)(Lester Jones appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Beer Institute has selected Lester Jones as director of statistical and information services.

Franciscan Estates.(People)(Leslie Litwak, Steve Smit and Don McCuish appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Franciscan Estates, St. Helena, Calif., has named Leslie Litwak vice president of marketing. Steve Smit has joined the company as director of grower relations, and Don McCuish has become district manager for Massachusetts.

Luctor International.(People)(Larry Fioretti appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Larry Fioretti has joined Luctor International as vice president of sales development.

Castle Brands.(People)(Jannell Eilers, Lou Suffredini, David Wyatt appointed)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Castle Brands, New York City, has named Jannell Eilers regional director for Texas and Louisiana, Lou Suffredini as regional manager for the Southeast and David Wyatt as regional manager for the Midwest.

Dolan leaves Fetzer, opens new wineries.(Industry Issues)(Fetzer Vineyards leaves Paul Dolan )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Fetzer Vineyard's President Paul Dolan recently announced plans to leave the company and launch several new winemaking ventures. He plans to serve as president of the Mendocino Wine Group, a partnership with Tom and Tim Thomhill, owners of La...

Cadbury Schweppes goes to Washington.(Industry Issues)(new public affairs office)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Cadbury Schweppes has opened a new public affairs office in Washington, D.C., for its U.S. beverage and confectionery businesses. Deborah Louison has been named vice president of government affairs, and will also be the company's primary...

Barton secures 1792 trademark.(Industry Issues)(Barton Brands Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Barton Brands recently received trademark approval from the U .S. Patent and Trademark office for the Ridgemont Reserve and 1792 small-batch bourbon. "Barton is happy to be able to continue to use the design architecture and 1792 name...

Bucks moves into new markets.(Industry Issues)(Bucks County Coffee Co. distribution)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bucks Coffee Co. recently announced two distribution agreements that have it brewing up sales across the Mid-Atlantic. The Langhorne, Pa., company now has distribution in Richmond, Va., thanks to an agreement with Ukrop's Super Markets, and...

Go figure.(Industry Issues)(Alcoholic beverage industry)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... 1.2 Dollars per pound Starbucks spends on coffee beans, according to The Associated Press. The company buys approximately 2 percent of the world's high-quality coffee. 4.8 Millions of dollars the Florida Department of Citrus has...

Stagnito's Obesity Summit 2004: food industry crisis & opportunity: food industry takes aim at America's health crisis.(Industry Issues)
May 1, 2004... The roil of media attention is unrelenting. The obesity crisis is good copy, in all its permutations. In May, Time magazine's cover story was Low-Carb Nation. "Nutritionists are horrified, but they can't stop the force that is reshaping the...

Agenda.(Industry Issues)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, 2004 Indian Lakes Resort, Bloomingdale, IL (suburban Chicago) Thursday, June 24 7:30-8:15 Continental Breakfast 8:15-8:30 Welcome/Introduction 8:30-10:00 ...

Stagnito's Obesity Summit 2004.(Industry Issues)(employees)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Richard A. Daynard, J.D., Ph.D., Professor, Northeastern University School of Law, Chair, Tobacco Products Liability Project, Director, Public Health Advocacy Institute's Law and Obesity Project. Roeland Polet, CEO, Carbolite Foods. ...

Shaw-Ross International Importers, Miramar, Fla., has become the exclusive distributor of Liquid International Premium Spirits' Sol Dios Tequila.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Shaw-Ross International Importers, Miramar, Fla., has become the exclusive distributor of Liquid International Premium Spirits' Sol Dios Tequila, NapaSaki Sake, Liquid Ice Vodka and Kensington London Dry Gin.

The International Bottled Water Association.(Convention and Trade Show)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The International Bottled Water Association announced the theme of its 46th Annual Convention and Trade Show will be "Uncap the Future". The meeting will be held in conjunction with BevExpo, Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Tampa, Fla.

Crescent Crown Distributing recently purchased Miller and Coors distributor Pearce Beverage Co., Phoenix, Ariz.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Crescent Crown Distributing recently purchased Miller and Coors distributor Pearce Beverage Co., Phoenix, Ariz. Pearce will continue to operate under its current name, and the sale does not include the new 284,000-square-foot distribution...

Allied Domecq taps two as 'first choice'.(Industry Issues)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Allied Domecq recently announced "first choice supplier" agreements with National Distributing Co. in Colorado and Southern Wine & Spirits in Arizona, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. The distributors will have exclusive distribution rights to...

The life of Jack Daniel.(Industry Issues)(Blood & Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel book)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... A new book titled "Blood & Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel" tells the life story of the founder of one of the industry's best-known brands. Author Peter Krass depicts Jack Daniel as a "charismatic distiller with a penchant for...

ChampionLyte scores new contract.(Industry Issues)(ChampionLyte Beverages Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... ChampionLyte Beverages Inc., Miami, recently announced a new long-term distribution agreement with Miami-based Havana International Inc. and FTZ Ship and Duty Free Supplies Inc. for a minimum of 18,000 cases per month of its sugar-free...

Build brand preference with SuperEnd[R] beverage ends.(Industry Issues)
May 1, 2004... Daniel Abramowicz, Executive Vice President, Technology and Regulatory Affairs of Crown Holdings, Inc. and President of Crown packaging Technology, Inc With an increasing number of beverage brands being launched in retail outlets each...

And the winners are ...(Industry Issues)(Association of Brewers )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... It's competition season in the beverage industry, and both brewers and distillers recently stepped out to collect awards. The Association of Brewers recognized brewers in 81 styles of beer in the Brewers World Cup, held in San Diego, and the...

2004 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Best of Show Awards.(Industry Issues)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... DISTILLER OF THE YEAR Johnnie Walker WHITE GOODS Tanqueray Gin BROWN GOODS Bowmore 25 Year Old Single Malt Scotch CATEGORY WINNERS Vox Vodka Classic Shakers Rose Flavored Vodka Linie Aquavit Malibu Mango Flavored...

World beer cup winners.(Industry Issues)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Small Brewing Company (1-15,000 barrels per year) Oggi's Pizza and Brewing Co., San Clemente, Calif. Mid-Size Brewing Company (15,001-2,000,000 barrels per year) Firestone Walker Brewing Co., Paso Robles, Calif. Large Brewing Company...

Slow going in a variable market.(2004 beer report)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Highlights for 2003 in the beer industry were less than high in most brewers' eyes and hard on bottom lines. However, while the Top 10 brands lost market share and both domestic and per-capita consumption took a turn for the worse, analysts...

Aussie addition.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Ravenswood Winery has introduced the 2002 Vintage Blend Shiraz from Australia. The blend is dark, dense and spicy with smoky, meaty notes and a long finish, according to the winery. The blend includes fruit from Australia's premier...

Riesling offering.(New Products)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Chateau Ste. Michelle will introduce Saint M, a German made by well-known winemaker Ernst Loosen this summer. The Dr. Loosen estate has more than 200 years of winemaking experience producing only Riesling from old vines in Germany's Mosel and...

Joe's brew.(New Products)(Steinhaus Brewing Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Coastal Light Beer, produced by Paso Robles, Calif.-based Steinhaus Brewing Co. and distributed by Monrovia, Calif.-based Trader Joe's, is now available in six-packs of 12-ounce dark glass bottles. The beer is brewed in small batches, and...

Berry debut.(New Products)(Van Gogh Vodka )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Van Gogh Vodka has introduced its newest flavor: Four Berry, made with blackberries, raspberries, gooseberries and blueberries from the Zeeland region in southern Holland. Four Berry Vodka will be sold in a white frosted glass bottle with a...

Fat burner.(New Products)(Innovative Technologies Corp.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Innovative Technologies Corp., Dade City, Fla., recently introduced Carb Crusher with GCA Natural Tea with Lemon. The tea is sold in resealable 12-ounce plastic bottles. GCA is a patent-pending extract from green coffee beans (unroasted) that...

Tantalizing teas.(New Products)(Gordon Industries LLC)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Gordon Industries LLC now offers Intaba Teas of Africa teas in flavors such as Traditional Rooibos Red Tea, Rooibos Honeybush, Rooibos & Fennel, Rooibos & Lemongrass and Traditional Honeybush Tea. The organically grown tea varieties include...

Juicy debut.(New Products)(Coca-Cola Co)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, has introduced Minute Maid Premium Light, an orange juice beverage with half the calories and sugar of traditional orange juice. The light orange drink contains 50 calories and 10 grams of sugar per 8-ounce...

New product introductions by category.(alcoholic beverages)(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS BY CATEGORY NO. OF REPORTS CATEGORY '03/'04/% CHANGE WINE & WINE COOLERS ...

Soy slender.(New Products)(Hain Celestial Group Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Hain Celestial Group, Melville, N.Y., has introduced WestSoy Soy Slender Plain Soy Milk in 32-ounce shelf-stable packaging. Enriched with calcium, vitamin D and riboflavin, one serving provides 6.25 grams of soy protein. Additionally, the...

Energy found.(New Products)(Hansen Beverage Co)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Hansen Beverage Co., Corona, Calif., has formed a partnership with Lost International Inc. that involves licensing the rights to develop, produce and distribute Lost Energy Drink. The energy drink, targeted toward 15- to 25-year-olds, builds...

Vintner release.(New Products)(Murrieta's Well Winery)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Murrieta's Well Winery, Livermore, Calif., has released the 2001 Zarzuela, a Tempranillo blend from estate-grown grapes. Named for the famed Spanish operettas, Zarzuela is a harmonic blend of Tempranillo, Petite Verdot, Touriga Nacional, and...

Coffee pods.(New Products)(Community Coffee Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Community Coffee, Baton Rouge, La., recently introduced a line of premium, single-cup filter products at the Specialty Coffee Association of America's Annual Conference in Atlanta. The Community Coffee single-cup product family features seven...

Snapple Beverage Group.(Dairy ...)(low carbohydrate drinks introduction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Snapple Beverage Group, White Plains, N.Y., has introduced Snapple-a-Day Fit for a Low Carb Lifestyle in Berry Banana, Blueberry and Mango Lime flavors. The drink provides 24 vitamins and minerals and 9 net carbs per serving...

Pasco Beverage Co.(Coffee/Tea ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Pasco Beverage Co., Dade City, Fla., now offers coffee processing resources for ground roast, liquid concentrates, flavored whole bean coffee, and frozen and iced coffees. Using beans from around the world, Pasco also offers custom coffee...

Simply Sublime Foods.(Coffee/Tea ...)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Simply Sublime Foods, Davis, Calif., has introduced low-fat, low-carbohydrate aerosol cappuccino foam in natural and sweetened flavors. Crema Italia Cappuccino Foam is available in an aerosol container and can be sprayed onto any type of...

Izze Beverage Co.(Juice ...)(distribution)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Izze Beverage Co., Boulder, Colo., recently announced a multi-nation distributor network spanning every region of the country as well as areas in the Caribbean and the South Pacific. Izze is sold in four-packs and in single-serve, 12-ounce...

Island Oasis Frozen Beverage Co. Inc.(Juice ...)(introduction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Island Oasis Frozen Beverage Co. Inc., Walpole, Mass., has introduced Wildberry-flavored mix. The mix is a blend of strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries and black currant...

Le-Nature's Inc.(Water ...)(introduces Ice Water)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Le-Nature's Inc., Latrobe, Pa., recently announced its line of Ice Waters is available in blue-tinted ultraviolet-protected PET bottles. The eight-sided bottles are available as single-serve 20-ounce, or in 12- and 24-pack loose cases...

Euphoria Water Co.(Water ...)(distribution)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Euphoria Water Co., Miami, Fla., has expanded its distribution to California, the sixth state in which its products are now available. Euphoria Water is sold at leading retail outlets including 7-Eleven, Albertsons, Bashas, IGA, Save Mart,...

Allied Domecq Spirits North America.(Spirits ...)(whisky introductions)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Allied Domecq Spirits North America, Westport, Conn., and Canadian Club Whisky have announced that super-premium Classic 12 by Canadian Club is available at retail in 15 additional markets across the United States. The suggested retail price...

Mount Gay Rum.(Spirits ...)(Mount Gay Distilleries Ltd.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Mount Gay Rum, Barbados, has introduced two new flavors and new packaging for its rum. Mount Gay Mango Rum and Mount Gay Vanilla Rum are now available nationally...

Bacardi Superior Rum.(Spirits ...)(new product)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Bacardi Superior Rum has been awarded LowCarb Living Magazine's first Total Carb Certification Seal. The seal ensures the accuracy of carbohydrate claims on labels...

New Leaf Tea.(Alternative drinks ...)(Skae Beverage International LLC)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... New Leaf Tea, produced by Skae Beverage International LLC, Orangeburg, N.Y., is now available throughout the East Coast beginning this month...

Nantucket Nectars.(Alternative drinks ...)(Nantucket Allserve Inc. introduction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Nantucket Nectars, Nantucket, Mass., has introduced three new flavors. Limeade, Pomegranate Pear and Red Plum are now available in 20-packs of 17.5-ounce glass bottles...

The Boston Beer Co.(Beer ...)(new products reintroduction)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Boston Beer Co., Boston, has announced the return of Samuel Adams Summer Ale, a Belgian-style brew. Available through mid-September, the suggested retail price per six-pack is $6.99 to $7.99.

Calorie-conscious cola.(New products: special summer showcase)(Coca-Cola Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Coca-Cola Co. has announced it will introduce Coca-Cola C2 initially in Japan and then in the United States this summer. Following more than one year of research and development efforts, the new soft drink will have half the sugar,...

Summer stunner.(New products: special summer showcase)(Boston Beer Company L.P.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... The Boston Beer Co. has announced the release of Samuel Adams Hefeweizen in preparation for warm weather parties. The newest addition to the family of Samuel Adams beers, Hefeweizen is recommended served with fruit or vegetable salads and...

Sporty drink.(New products: special summer showcase)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... SunnyD Intense Sport Rehydrating Sport Drinks have been introduced in Lemon Lime, Raspberry Ice and Orange flavors. The sports drink is available in single-serve 11.3-ounce plastic bottles with push-pull sports caps and in shrinkwrapped...

Low-carb cola.(New products: special summer showcase)(Pepsi-Cola North America)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Pepsi-Cola North America will release Pepsi Edge, its mid-calorie cola, nationally in June, two months ahead of its originally scheduled debut. The soft drink features 50 percent less sugar, carbohydrates and calories than regular colas,...

Low-sugar juice.(New products: special summer showcase)(Tropicana Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Tropicana Products Inc. recently introduced Tropicana 50, a line of 50-percent-less-sugar juice beverages. Available in Grape, which is 50 percent juice, Mixed Berry and Apple flavors, each variety is packaged in single-serve 10-ounce plastic...

Tea mix.(New Products: special summer showcase)(Tazo Tea Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Tazo Tea Lattes, ready-to-mix latte concentrates in five flavors, are now available. Tazo Vanilla Tea Latte is made with black teas from Kenya and India combined with Madagascar bourbon-flavored vanilla. Tazo Matcha Tea Latte is a blend of...

Starbucks spirit.(New Products: special summer showcase)(Starbucks Corp. joins Jim Beam Brands Co)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Starbucks Coffee Co., Seattle, and Jim Beam Brands Co., Deeffield, Ill., have announced they are jointly developing, manufacturing and marketing a Starbucks premium coffee liqueur in the United States. The premium liqueur will be sold later...

Power water.(New Products: special summer showcase)(Multi-Vitamin Water Corp)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Multi-Vitamin Water Corp. has introduced Energy Multi-Vitamin Enhanced Water in the Northeastern United States. The water contains vitamins such as A, C, E and B, and is 100-percent natural. Energy Multi-Vitamin Enhanced Water is available in...

Blueberry bliss.(New Products: special summer showcase)(Izze Beverage Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Izze Beverage Co. has launched Sparkling Blueberry, the sixth flavor in its line of carbonated juice drinks. Available in a 12-ounce glass bottle, Izze Sparkling Blueberry joins existing flavors such as Sparkling Clementine, Sparkling...

New product low-down.(Illustration)
May 1, 2004... NEW PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS LOW-CALORIE PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS CATEGORY NO. OF REPORTS NO. OF SKUS BEER & ALE 3 5 LIQUEURS & OTHER ALCOHOL...

Knocking it out of the park: PepsiAmericas' strategy is driving in runs.(Cover Story)
May 1, 2004... PepsiAmericas' development has been one of intense change and consolidation on many fronts--and across many borders. Much of the change began with the merger of Pepsi Americas and Whitman in 2000, when the third-largest bottler in the Pepsi...

Investing in people and technology: new renovation expands capabilities at PepsiAmericas' Austin, Ind., plant.(Plant Focus)
May 1, 2004... The three most important things in real estate are often touted as "location, location, location", but as far as PepsiAmericas' Austin, Ind., production facility is concerned, it's location, location and people. The company recently completed...

Out for a drink: dispatches from 'on-premise nation' find a people who are on the go and looking for a little excitement.(Special Feature)
May 1, 2004... America 2004... it's a nation in motion. Home may be where the heart is, but it's not necessarily the house of beverage consumption opportunities all day, every day of the week. Away from home is where the land of on-premise opens its gates...

Multipacks let consumers carry on and on: carriers help with hard-to-handle merchandise, and can mean higher rings on the register.(Packaging)
May 1, 2004... Today's multipacks are doing for large bottles of liquid refreshment what the six-pack did for smaller-sized bottles and cans years ago. Is anyone old enough to remember struggling with a bag full of bottles? With the new carriers, consumers...

IFT bets on Las Vegas.(Beverage R&D)(Institute of Food Technologists)
May 1, 2004... The Institute of Food Technologists will hold its Annual Meeting and Food Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, July 12-16. As the largest annual food technology expo in the world, the gathering is expected draw 20,000 food...

Archer Daniels Midland.(R&D News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Archer Daniels Midland opened its new culinary center last month at its headquarters in Decatur, Ill. Bringing together the skills and experience of research chefs, food application experts and sensory specialists, the culinary center focuses...

Wild Flavors Inc.(R&D News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Wild Flavors Inc. is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, having established itself as an all-natural ingredients innovator in the food and beverage business. "Our success has been very rewarding given the challenges we faced when...

DSM Nutritional Products.(R&D News)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... DSM Nutritional Products announced it has made a breakthrough in understanding how lycopene can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In a new study, DSM scientists found that pure lycopene significantly reduces the effect of the major male...

Low-carb solutions.(IFT Exhibitor Preview)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... At the IFT Food Expo 2004, The Solae Co. will feature its ingredient solutions for low-carbohydrate, high-protein foods and beverages. The company will demonstrate how its soy protein, soy nuggets, soy fiber and soy lecithin ingredients...

Flavors for proteins.(IFT Exhibitor Preview)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2004... Virginia Dare will feature its new VidaPro Flavors at this year's IFT show. VidaPro Flavors were developed specifically for use in protein-based foods and beverages, and demonstrate a unique flavor delivery system that promotes quick flavor...